Apprentice Supervisor

ESB; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking an Apprentice Supervisor to lead apprenticeship programmes in the Southern Regions. You will supervise apprentices, coordinate on-job and off-job training, and liaise with SOLAS and ESB teams to ensure high standards of technical competence and safety.

You will drive delivery of the apprenticeship strategy, manage performance and development, and support recruitment, streaming and 4th year processes within a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills.
• High level of technical competence in construction, maintenance and operations of networks assets.
• Quality approach to data management.
• Flexible approach to deliver excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of ESB’s Corporate IT systems.
• Ability to work to tight delivery timeframes and busy schedules.
• Good attention to detail.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage apprentices to ensure completion of SOLAS on-job and off-job phases and training at the Networks Training Centre.
• Engage with Technical Training & Development teams to deliver the apprentice programme.
• Engage with business line supervisors and apprentices to ensure compliance with the Apprentice Supervision Policy.
• Monitor & promote apprentice safety through onsite behavioural assessment audits.
• Work with the Technical Competence Specialist team to promote apprentice learning.
• Provide leadership to ensure apprentices acquire knowledge of ESB Networks plant, equipment and procedures.
• Manage competence levels to ensure apprentices complete technical projects and progress through all apprenticeship stages.
• Manage apprentice performance including grievance & disciplinary issues.
• Liaise with SOLAS regarding scheduling, progress, attendance & payments.
• Engage with stakeholders to implement apprentice recruitment, streaming and 4th year recruitment processes.
• Manage induction, rotation, attendance, expenses, payroll, PPE and tools for apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reporting

Education

Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate

Level 7+ electrical qualification

Tools

ESB Corporate IT systems

Job description

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Apprentice Supervisor, who will look after apprentices in the Southern Regions. The implementation of the Technical Training Strategy for ESB Networks has embedded a strategic approach to develop and enhance Technical Competence of all craft staff including apprentices.

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Apprentice Supervisor, who will look after apprentices in the Southern Regions. The implementation of the Technical Training Strategy for ESB Networks has embedded a strategic approach to develop and enhance Technical Competence of all craft staff including apprentices.

The role of the Apprentice Supervisor is to ensure the successful implementation of the apprentice programme. The supervisor is the primary reporting supervisor for apprentices during their apprenticeship with responsibility for performance, ongoing technical development and management of all performance issues that may arise. The Apprentice Supervisor should provide leadership to apprentices to ensure the key elements of the technical training strategy and the safety strategy, pertinent to apprentices, are realised.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Manage apprentices to ensure that they successfully complete all SOLAS On-job and Off-job Phases and all training in the Networks Training Centre
• Engage with the Technical Training & Development teams to ensure the delivery of the apprentice programme
• Engage with business line supervisors and apprentices, to ensure compliance with the Apprentice Supervision Policy
• Monitor & promote Apprentice Safety through onsite behavioural assessment audits
• Work with the Technical Competence Specialist team to promote technical learning of apprentices
• Provide leadership to ensure apprentices acquire an excellent standard of knowledge of ESB Networks plant, equipment and technical procedures
• Manage competence levels to ensure apprentices complete technical projects and assignments as decided by ESB Networks and ensure apprentices progress through all aspects of their apprenticeship successfully
• Manage apprentice performance including all grievance & disciplinary issues that may arise
• Liaise with SOLAS in relation to apprentices in terms of scheduling, progress, attendance & SOLAS payments etc.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of apprentice recruitment, apprentice streaming and the 4th year recruitment processes
• Manage the induction, rotation, attendance, expenses, payroll, PPE and tools requirements of apprentices

Essential

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
• Knowledge of the Apprenticeship System in the Republic of Ireland
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• High level of Technical Competence and knowledge of Construction, Maintenance and Operations of Networks assets
• Quality approach to the management of data
• A flexible approach to work so as to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service
• Knowledge of ESB’s Corporate IT systems
• An ability to work to tight delivery timeframes and busy work schedules
• Good attention to detail
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• People management experience

Location

This role will look after apprentices in the South, base location will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting to

Apprenticeship Development Manager, Networks Training Centre

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

30th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

• Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
• The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.